HC Deb 31 March 1983 vol 40 cc252-3W
Mr. Pawsey

asked the Chancellor of the Exchequer if he will estimate the number of administrative staff involved (a) wholly and (b) partly in the administration of higher rates of income tax.

Mr. Ridley

The number of staff involved varies depending on the time of year. It is estimated that in 1982–83 staff equivalent to some 2,500 man years have been engaged in work on higher rate taxpayers.